ShakesPeers: A Shakespeare-Inspired Community Salon
Inspiration. Connection. Community. Fun! ShakesPeers.
A space for theatre lovers, artists, and the Shakespeare-curious to gather, explore, and connect.
What is ShakesPeers?
ShakesPeers is a monthly Shakespeare-inspired salon series hosted by Full Circle Theatre. It is not performance based. It is not a workshop. What is it? It is a fun, low-pressure opportunity to gather with your theatre community, audience and artists alike. We explore the Bard’s works and get to know each other through discussion, activities, and silliness. The ultimate goal is to build a strong, engaged theatre community that can come together outside of shows.
No Shakespeare experience needed – just come to play!
Upcoming Event: hold your destiny
ShakesPeers: Hold Your Destiny
January 18, 2026 | 6:00–9:00 PM | Cold Garden (1100 11 St SE) | Pay-What-You-will
Discover your "brave new world" at Full Circle Theatre’s January ShakesPeers salon! This month, we’re blending Shakespearean inspiration with a touch of modern creativity to help you start the year with vision and intention.
What do we have up our sleeves?
Shakespeare-Inspired Vision Boarding: Tap into the Bard's timeless themes to dream big and craft your goals for the year ahead. We’ll provide bristol board, scissors, glue, markers, Shakespearean scripts, and magazines - everything you need to bring your vision to life! Feel free to bring any extra crafting supplies to personalize your board further.
Tarot Readings (by donation): Seek guidance for your journey with tarot card readings that channel the wisdom of fate and fortune.
This event is all about creativity, connection, and curiosity. Whether you’re a theatre artist, Shakespeare enthusiast, or someone looking for a unique way to kick off 2026, this is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and spark new ideas.
Pay-What-You-Will
There’s no set ticket price - just contribute what feels right for you. Your generosity helps us continue offering inclusive community events like this one. If that’s not in your budget right now, that’s okay - please join us anyway! The discount code BILLYSHAKES will open up free tickets for you..
Don’t miss this chance to dream boldly and connect deeply.
Past ShakesPeers
Our past events include:
December 2025 – Holiday Bash: a Gig Worker’s Holiday Party
November 2025 – A Fireside Chat featuring Jenn Taylor
October 2025 – The Speech’s the Thing: Unpacking Monologues
September 2025 - Roles in a Bowl reading of Shrew
June 2025 – Roles in a Bowl reading of Midsummer Night’s Dream
May 2025 – Scene Exploration 2.0
April 2025 – Fooling Around
March 2025 – The Women of Will
February 2025 – The Speech’s the Thing: Unpacking Monologues
January 2025 – Hold Your Destiny: Vision Boards & Tarot
December 2024 – Holiday Bash: a Gig Worker’s Holiday Party
November 2024 – Scene Exploration Night
October 2024 – Roles in a Bowl reading of Much Ado About Nothing
FAQs
Who can attend?
Anyone! Shakespeare lovers, theatre people, the Shakespeare-curious, friends, lovers, enemies – this is a place to meet new people, have great discussions and nerd out.
Do I have to read or perform?
Nope! Some events involve reading text aloud, but there’s never any pressure to perform. Many people simply come to listen and join the discussion.
Is there a cost?
Most salons are pay-what-you-will or free, with donations welcome to help support future events.
Will there be drinks and snacks?
Yes! We are big believers in the idea that food brings us together on a human level! All salons include a reasonably priced concession or are hosted at venues with drinks available for purchase.